by-road

or by·road

[ bahy-rohd ]

noun

1. a side road.

Word History and Origins

Origin of by-road¹

First recorded in 1665–75; by- + road

Example Sentences

At first I think somewhat strange, but soon I see that there be only one such by-road.

From Literature

Our humble abode lay about a mile on the by-road from Rake to Midhurst, and homewards we stepped, our thick-soled shoes ringing on the frosty road.

From Project Gutenberg

A day spent in Midhurst, where I was well fitted out with clothes, helped to make the time pass, and on the evening previous to the eventful day of my departure, I climbed the steep ascent of Rake Hill to bid farewell to some of my friends who dwelt on the by-road towards Lyss.

From Project Gutenberg

A little by-road now crossed the public highway.

From Project Gutenberg

The two gazed at the men in the dog-cart, who were partly visible above a yew hedge, since the by-road in which the Grange was situated turned up the hill by the gable of Mrs. Jackson's cottage.

From Project Gutenberg